I work as a guide who is paid a day rate. I was scheduled to work for a full day and came in ready to do so but the customer wanted to end the trip halfway. The customer still paid the company in full but the company only paid me half day rate and when I asked my manager about it, this is their response:
“I am not going to pay you for hours you do not work. So, if you are slated to work a full day shift and you only work a half day shift, I am not going to pay you for a full day because you did not work a full day.”
I understand if I quit halfway through then I should be paid only half day but since I was willing to work my full scheduled day it seems unfair that I get paid for only half.
What can I do? I am in the US.